Down and Out

Sometimes falling ill is a way which we are reminded of our limitations and vulnerability as humans. The past 2 weeks I’ve been in and out of the doc’s room due to stomachache and fever. It was only later I discovered that I might be getting stomach flu from him. I was loopy and incoherent, weak and running to the loo- I slept through all day. Trust me, I felt miserable.

Yet in all my weaknesses I am reminded that I am finite, and there is One who is infinite. He has always been there and like how the song goes this morning:

His grace has been sufficient for me.

His power is made perfect when I am weak.

All that I needed I cling at Your feet.

Your grace is sufficicent for me.

Zen.

I’m currently feeling zen. I’m cool with the world, with people, with work and with God. I wonder at times if I’m deluding myself that life could be utopian. Take today for example, I had time on my hand to read every NYTimes opinion article, mashable news, friend’s blogs and a book called ‘The Geography of Thought – How Asians and Westerns Think Differently’. Having time to read is a luxury and I’m thankful for lull times like this. Apart from today, there were silly moments the last few weeks…

From Department’s farewell party:

From Cookout @ EK’s:

Acting dolphin-like in staff lounge:

Guess what? I baked a cheesecake too!

Life is zen, for now at least.

 

Answering Machine

Australian School Answering Machine

I roared with laughter when I heard this. Enjoy!

Rollei Speakers

This stuff is awesome! The sound quality is decent, so is its portability. Perfect for both my mac and iphone.

Thank you Gcube Comm. for the special farewell gift. It will serve to remind me that Life is not simply just black and white, God is greater than what our minds can perceive and His mission is always at work in every corner of the world.

Mola Mola Hunt

The greatest thing about diving is photography, eating, sleeping and bumming. I did all of this and much more, I even brought my laptop there to work

Having painted the wonderful side of diving, what I dread most is having to rig up my equipments and wetsuits. It’s a really painful process. But the efforts were paid off after witnessing a school of 15 manta rays and a mola mola (aka sunfish). My words will do a disservice to these awfully handsome creatures! See my flickr and you know what I’m talking about.

PS: I feel more rejuvenated, and am ready to complete the last lap till school closes.